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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a state park of California, United States, marking the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush.

We have been to Marshall Gold discovery State Historic Park several times over the years. As a former California 4th grade school teacher, this is one of the birthplace of the goldrush in California history. I wouldn't want to miss it. They have visitor's center, a replica of the mill, museum, walking tours, hiking trails, picnic areas, and much more....
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